Enerjennics: Helping clients through massage

January 20, 2010|By Rachel Brougham Special to the Courier

Jenn Evans hopes to make people more aware about how they can improve their own health and lifestyle.

“I've always had a personal interest in natural health. I'm just really passionate about health and wellness in the bigger sense,” said Evans. “In today's world, everyone is moving fast and we all have more stress than we'd like, but everyone can do things to help deal.”

Evans graduated from the Institute of Natural Therapies in St. Ignace.

In 2000, she started her Charlevoix business, Enerjennics.

She focuses on helping people through a variety of massage techniques.

“The type of massage I do on the person is really individual,” explained Evans. “It depends on so many things, no two people are alike.”

Evans also offers Reiki, which is a practice that is increasing in popularity here in the United States.

“I've seen some real miracles happen with Reiki, but it's such an unknown thing up here,” said Evans.

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Evans describes Reiki as a body balancing technique that allows the body to bring itself back into balance.

A session of Reiki takes about an hour and features a series of hand placements around the body.

“It's very relaxing. Some people describe it as not quite asleep, but they just find themselves in a different place,” Evans said. “And people often experience a tingling sensation. Reiki is never harmful, it's never going to hurt anyone.”

While everyone has a different experience with Reiki, Evans said it can be extremely beneficial for someone with chronic health issues.

Evans has helped several cancer patients with positive results.

Earlier this month, Dr. Oz, one of the leading cardiovascular surgeons in the United States, featured a segment about Reiki on his television show.

Dr. Oz has stated he allows the use of Reiki during open heart surgeries and heart transplant operations.

“It's really great to see that so much attention is now being put on Reiki as an up and coming practice,” said Evans. “It's really nice to have the word getting out there.”

Evans works by appointment only, and is generally available five days a week.

“It's totally different than when I started 10 years ago,” explained Evans. “When I first started, it wasn't always well received. But for the last 8 years or so, things are really picking up as people become more in tune with their bodies and their health.”

For more information on Enerjennics or to book an appointment, call (231) 883-4970.

Enerjennics is located at 06380 US 31 South, just south of Charlevoix.